2015 OPEN PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION & SHOW
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Deadline for Entries September 19, 2015
SPONSORED BY
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$100 CASH FIRST PRIZE
$75 CASH SECOND PRIZE
$50 CASH THIRD PRIZE
$25 CASH HONOURABLE MENTION
RIBBON & CERTIFICATE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
1. Eligibility
Alberta Photographers age 18 and over are eligible to enter provided they meet the rules. To
conform to the spirit of the awards all work must be original and completed within the last two
years and not previously shown in any show in the Spruce Grove Art Gallery {Including OAC or
Senior’s Shows}.
No copies from other artists or from published material will be allowed. Proof of originality may
be required. All work must be labelled on the back with the artwork’s title, size, medium, price
and your name.
PHOTOGRAPHY: All levels of photography - Beginner to Advanced. Digital Art is included.
NOTE: Granting of Awards: The granting of any or all awards in each of the categories is left
totally to the discretion of the judge’s panel, and they will only grant awards to the art that they
feel meets their standards and their selection is final and binding.
2. Dates, Times and Location
Entry Deadline: Saturday, September 19, 2015
32 Years in the Community, Be part of our success, “Tri” the Allied Arts
Spruce Grove Art Gallery located in the Melcor Cultural Centre, 35 – 5th Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 2C5
Phone: (780) 962-0664 Email: alliedac@telus.net Web: www.alliedartscouncil.com
Mailing Address: Box 351 Spruce Grove AB T7X 3A8
Delivery of artwork: Saturday, October 3, 2015, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. **All packaging
materials must be removed at time of delivery. Deliver to Spruce Grove Art Gallery, 35-5th
Avenue, Spruce Grove, Alberta. [Located in the Melcor Cultural Centre on the east side of
King Street Plaza].
NOTE: If you are unable to deliver your art on that date, please make arrangements for
someone else to deliver if for you, as we do not have storage space. All cartons, boxes,
etc. must be removed at time of delivery.
Artists are responsible for coordination and payment of all shipping of art to and from
the show location, with the arrival of art on or as near to delivery date as possible, if they
are not able to deliver the work in person on the said date.
Reception and awards presented: Saturday, October 17, 2015 From 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Public Viewing: Tuesday, October 6, 2015, 10:00 am – Saturday, October 31, 2015
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pick-up of all artwork: Saturday, October 31, 2015 – 10 am to 2 pm
Location: Spruce Grove Art Gallery – 35 – 5th Avenue, Spruce Grove
[Located in the Melcor Cultural Centre – east side of King Street Plaza]
3. Entry form and fee
Artists may submit up to three (3) photographs no larger than two full sheet of watercolour paper
matted and framed. [Length X width =2560 square inches] Entry form must be completed and
signed. Entry fee (see entry form) is to accompany entry form along with a typewritten CV /
biography, resume and artist statement.
4. Judging
All artwork will be viewed and judged by juror(s) with a high degree of photographic knowledge
selected by the Allied Arts Council.
5. Guidelines:
A copy of our Standards Document is available on our website www.alliedartscouncil.com.
NOTE: Please be aware that should your art be rejected at delivery for non-compliance to our
Standards, no refunds will be issued for any entry fees paid. Please read and adhere to all
guidelines very carefully.
32 Years in the Community, Be part of our success, “Tri” the Allied Arts
Spruce Grove Art Gallery located in the Melcor Cultural Centre, 35 – 5th Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 2C5
Phone: (780) 962-0664 Email: alliedac@telus.net Web: www.alliedartscouncil.com
Mailing Address: Box 351 Spruce Grove AB T7X 3A8
 All framing must be archival. Matting and all other materials used in mounting must be
acid free.
 Wire must be installed as shown in the attached diagram, which shows correct and
incorrect ways of hanging paintings.
 No clip frames, claw hooks, wire loops, string, bailer twine, nails or notches cut into
frames will be accepted.
 Frames may be purchased anywhere, as long as the product is archival (mat board) and
properly wired.
Photography/Digital Art - The artist (photographer) must be directly involved in the creative
process. This refers to all aspects of preparing to photograph a subject, such as equipment
types (film or digital camera), lighting and composition. Images may be enhanced or altered
using photographic applications; e.g. Adobe Photoshop. Photographs must be printed on
professional quality support. Photographs must be displayed according to current Allied Arts
Council standards.
6. Insurance
All artists are responsible for carrying their own insurance on artwork while it is on display at the
Spruce Grove Art Gallery. The Allied Arts Council/Spruce Grove Art Gallery is not responsible
for damage or theft of art while in the Spruce Grove Art Gallery.
7. Commission
A 25% commission fee to the Allied Arts Council will be charged on all sales.
8. Reception
All participating artists are encouraged to attend the Saturday afternoon reception and award
presentation. Artists should pickup 10 – 20 invitations for their guests.
The AAC reserves the right to refuse any photograph that does not meet the criteria set out in
the general rules and regulations of this competition and the AAC Standards
Send To: Allied Arts Council of Spruce Grove, Box 3511, Spruce Grove, Alberta, T7X 3A8
For more information contact:
Allied Arts Council of Spruce Grove
Phone: 780-962-0664
Email: alliedac@telus.net
Website: www.alliedartscouncil.com
32 Years in the Community, Be part of our success, “Tri” the Allied Arts
Spruce Grove Art Gallery located in the Melcor Cultural Centre, 35 – 5th Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 2C5
Phone: (780) 962-0664 Email: alliedac@telus.net Web: www.alliedartscouncil.com
Mailing Address: Box 351 Spruce Grove AB T7X 3A8
32 Years in the Community, Be part of our success, “Tri” the Allied Arts
Spruce Grove Art Gallery located in the Melcor Cultural Centre, 35 – 5th Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 2C5
Phone: (780) 962-0664 Email: alliedac@telus.net Web: www.alliedartscouncil.com
Mailing Address: Box 351 Spruce Grove AB T7X 3A8
2015 Open Photography Competition Entry Form
Entry Deadline – Sept 19, 2015, with fee, artist bio and artist statement. NO LATE ENTRIES.
Delivery of artwork – Saturday, October 3, 2015, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm **All packaging
materials must be removed at time of delivery** Deliver to Spruce Grove Art Gallery, 355th Avenue, Spruce Grove, Alberta. [Located in the Melcor Cultural Centre on the east side of
King Street Plaza].
Reception and awards presented – Saturday, October 17, 2015 1 pm - 3 pm
Pick-up of all artwork - Saturday, October 31, 2015 – 10 am to 2 pm
Mail entry to: Allied Arts Council of Spruce Grove, Box 3511, Spruce Grove, AB, T7X 3A8
Email entry to: alliedac@telus.net (may phone in payment)
One category only: Photography and Digital Art – Beginner to Advanced
NAME: _____________________________________ DATE: ___________________
ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________
POSTAL CODE: _______________ PHONE NO: ____________________________
E-mail _______________________________________________________________
Do you wish to receive our newsletter and/or updates via email from the Spruce Grove Allied
Arts/Spruce Grove Art Gallery?
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ENTRY FEE (enclose and indicate appropriate one)
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AAC Member $10.00 for each entry $10.00 X ________= $ __________
Non-Member $25.00 plus $10 for each piece of work entered
$25.00 + $10.00 X ________= $ __________
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Student must be 18 or over (must be a full-time student)
$10.00 for each entry $10.00 X ________= $ ___________
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Non-member Senior (65 +) $10.00 for each entry
$10.00 for each entry $10.00 X ________= $ ___________
32 Years in the Community, Be part of our success, “Tri” the Allied Arts
Spruce Grove Art Gallery located in the Melcor Cultural Centre, 35 – 5th Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 2C5
Phone: (780) 962-0664 Email: alliedac@telus.net Web: www.alliedartscouncil.com
Mailing Address: Box 351 Spruce Grove AB T7X 3A8
Please print and be sure information is accurate, as this will be used to produce an exhibition
brochure. This must be the art that is delivered for the show, no exceptions. No changes are
allowed to title, price, after entry submission.
TITLE
MEDIUM
FRAMED SIZE
PRICE
I certify that my entry is original, and created entirely by me and not in a class or workshop. I’ve
read and fully understand the rules of the competition. The AAC will take precautions and
endeavour to prevent any damages, loss, etc. The artist signature below will release the Allied
Arts Council of Spruce Grove and all its volunteers from responsibility for any form of damage or
loss of artwork.
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ARTIST’S NAME (PLEASE PRINT)
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ARTIST’S SIGNATURE
DATE
32 Years in the Community, Be part of our success, “Tri” the Allied Arts
Spruce Grove Art Gallery located in the Melcor Cultural Centre, 35 – 5th Avenue, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 2C5
Phone: (780) 962-0664 Email: alliedac@telus.net Web: www.alliedartscouncil.com
Mailing Address: Box 351 Spruce Grove AB T7X 3A8